CVE-2026-34486
Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Vulnerability
CVSS
7.5
High
EPSS
98.6%
p100
KEV
YES
Aug 4, 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Apr 9, 2026 · Last modified: Aug 10, 2026 · CWE-311 · CWE-807
Product
Apache / Tomcat
Vulnerability
Apache Tomcat Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Aug 4, 2026
Remediate by
Aug 7, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Apache Tomcat contains a missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability that allows the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE‑2025‑24813.
Required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notes
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9510k5p5zdvt9pkkgtyp85mvwxo2qrly ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34486
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Apache Tomcat due to the fix for CVE-2026-29146 allowing the bypass of the EncryptInterceptor. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.20, 10.1.53, 9.0.116. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.21, 10.1.54 or 9.0.117, which fix the issue.
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